Title: Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121706694&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn Vacation home in Hemel Hempstead with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn ![Property grounds - Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn (Great Gaddesden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121710000/121706700/121706694/d4725b2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis - Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn (Great Gaddesden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121710000/121706700/121706694/ada9998d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn (Great Gaddesden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121710000/121706700/121706694/24d52c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn (Great Gaddesden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121710000/121706700/121706694/0b2d8df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis - Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn (Great Gaddesden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121710000/121706700/121706694/0566ba80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2002 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn The Cruck Barn, a stunning 500-year-old Grade II listed conversion in a quaint village near Berkhamsted, blends historic charm with modern style. Featuring a 24ft vaulted ceiling, mezzanine (office/4th bedroom), 2 double bedrooms and one twin bedroom incl. master suite with dressing room & en-suite, it sleeps7-10\. Enjoy grand piano, pool & table tennis, bar, private manicured garden & BBQ. Award-winning pubs are a short walk, offering the perfect mix of elegance, comfort & countryside living. Step into History, Stay in Comfort Welcome to Cruck Barn – a magnificent 15th-century, Grade II listed medieval cruck barn that has been lovingly transformed into a truly unforgettable retreat. Tucked away in a peaceful Hertfordshire village, right on the edge of the Ashridge Estate, this unique home is surrounded by rolling countryside yet only a short drive from Berkhamsted and its charming market town. From the moment you enter, the barn’s history and character shine through. Think soaring vaulted ceilings, ancient timber beams, and solid oak floors, all beautifully paired with modern design and luxurious touches. At the heart of the home is a dramatic dining hall with a feature spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine gallery – perfect as a quiet office, reading nook, or it can be an additional bedroom using the double sofa-bed. (Note, this room is not a typical bedroom as it is on a open mezzanine floor.) The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with high-end Neff appliances and quartz worktops, flowing seamlessly into the light-filled lounge. Here, huge windows flood the space with sunshine, while a log-burning stove makes it wonderfully cosy on winter nights. The master suite is a true delight: French doors open straight onto the private garden, and you’ll enjoy your own dressing room plus a luxury en-suite with both bath and shower. Upstairs, reached by two separate staircases, are two further bedrooms – each with their own en-suite and beautiful countryside views. The twin bedroom upstairs (with ensuite shower) has two additional trundle beds that can be pulled from underneath the main beds. We only recommend these beds for children or young adults. Outside, the private garden offers space to relax with a mix of patio, decking, and a low-maintenance lawn – the perfect spot for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. With parking for up to eight cars, this remarkable home is ideal for gatherings with family and friends. Whether you’re here to explore the Ashridge Estate, discover historic Hertfordshire, or simply enjoy the unique magic of staying in a medieval barn, Cruck Barn promises a stay you’ll never forget. Guests have access to the entire property, exclusively. There is parking available next to the church for up to 8 cars. QUIET HOURS Kindly respect the quiet hours in respect of our neighbours. No music after 9pm please. NO DRINKS Strictly no drinks to be placed on either the Grand Piano or the Pool table please. BATHROOM MARBLE FLOOR (Main ensuite) Please dry the floor as it becomes wet as the marble is porous and stains very easily. BED ARRANGEMENTS Please note the bed arrangements in 1\. Twin room (two single beds with two additional pull-out trundle beds) 2\. Mezzanine bedroom/office is a double sofa bed. Staying with Pass the Keys® The property is personally inspected and managed by Pass the Keys®, a professional short-let property management company. Offering a hotel-like experience, Pass the Keys has an industry-leading high cleaning standard. All properties benefit from having hotel-grade linens and all the home comforts you probably expect (like shampoo, soap, hair dryer, iron etc.). If you do need some assistance before or during your stay, the property manager is local to the property and the guest support team is available 24/7\. We look forward to welcoming you! IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 4153783 ## About the area Hemel Hempstead is home to this vacation home. Some of the area's popular attractions include Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vauxhall Road or Planet Ice. [Visit our Hemel Hempstead travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hemel-Hempstead.dx4655) [View more Vacation homes in Hemel Hempstead](https://www.expedia.ca/Hemel-Hempstead-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4655-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.79047%2C-0.50869&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0dbjq-kyCSWX9DrM3u2ZhPTb0GA=) Great Gaddesden ### What's nearby - ![Set in the Chilterns, the monument has great views of surrounding areas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000399531/35186ec4-f648-40f8-86a7-094c497c1e00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chiltern Hills 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![#LifeAtExpedia It was like being part of the magic world of Harry Potter! 🤩 Wish I could really catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 3/4! 😍](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5464/918fd685-f987-4821-811a-4acd221d386f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Warner Bros. Studio Tour London 18 min drive \- 19.3 km - ![The stadium in the sunset in london.; Shutterstock ID 2698953](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501565/113c1124-57df-429b-8d4f-22084e3e94a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wembley Stadium 41 min drive \- 52.3 km - ![Windsor Castle showing château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501522/3d7227c1-1ad7-442a-9d31-8640104b027b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Windsor Castle 44 min drive \- 51.7 km - Frithsden Vineyard 6 min drive \- 5.0 km ### Getting around - Hemel Hempstead Station 8 min drive - Luton Airport (LTN) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - fishnchickn Hemel Hempstead 6 min drive - Sunrise Cafe 7 min drive - The Old Town Hall 5 min drive - The Plough 6 min drive - Marchmont Arms 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn? ### What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn? ### Where is Pass the Keys | The Chilterns Cruck Barn located? ## Have a question? 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